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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 452.51 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 452.51 and 211.61 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 452.51 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/452.51 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 452.51 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 95,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,756.17/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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